Archer Overview
Archers deal ranged physical damage with high critical hits. Lineage 2 has three archer classes: Hawkeye (Human), Silver Ranger (Elf) and Phantom Ranger (Dark Elf). Each has its own specialization.
An archer is one of the most expensive classes to run. You need the best bow you can get and a steady supply of arrows. But with the right gear you become a deadly damage dealer in any content.
Archer Comparison
| Archer | Race | Strength | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkeye | Human | Highest critical damage; strong mass-PvP skills | Castle sieges and clan PvP |
| Silver Ranger | Elf | Fastest; high attack and movement speed | PvE farming and mobile kiting PvP |
| Phantom Ranger | Dark Elf | Debuffs plus stealth for surprise openers | The Olympiad and control-focused PvP |
Hawkeye brings the highest critical damage of all archers and powerful mass-PvP skills — your pick for sieges and clan fights. Silver Ranger is the fastest, with high attack and movement speed, making it the best option for PvE farming and mobile kiting PvP. Phantom Ranger is the debuff-and-stealth archer; its stealth enables surprise hits in PvP and its control shines on the Olympiad.
Archer Gear
The bow is your top priority. Early on a Bow of Peril (B-grade) is enough. At endgame take a Shyeed's Bow or better. For armor, run a light set: the Majestic Leather Set at A-grade balances damage and defense.
| Slot | Early | Endgame |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Bow of Peril (B-grade) | Shyeed's Bow or better |
| Armor | Light armor set | Majestic Leather Set (A-grade) |
| Consumables | Soulshots + arrows | Soulshots + arrows, always on |
Always use Soulshots. Without them your damage drops sharply. Enchanting your bow gives a huge boost.
Playstyle
An archer demands excellent positioning. In a party you stand in the back row and focus priority targets. In PvP you kite your opponent and hold your distance. On the Olympiad, archers dominate slower classes.
In PvE you farm far more efficiently with buffs from a Prophet. Prophecy of Fire boosts your physical damage. For more, see the leveling guide.